Laura Thomas is a queer white femme living in the Mission in San Francisco with her three cats. She has been advocating on HIV and public health issues in San Francisco for 35 years, since becoming involved in AIDS activism through ACT UP in San Francisco. She currently works as the Senior Director of HIV & Harm Reduction Policy for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF). She has served on the San Francisco Entertainment Commission since 2016, promoting public health and queer nightlife. She is a long-time member of the San Francisco HIV Community Planning Council and volunteers with the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory and SFAF Syringe Access Services. She’s a former two-term co-president of the Harvey Milk LGBT Democratic Club and was a founding organizer of the SF Dyke March. She graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with a Masters in Public Health and a Masters in Public Policy.
This year's event will be held at the Marines' Memorial Club & Hotel. A reception for VIP and Sponsor level ticket holders will take place from 5:00-6:00pm before the general reception from 6:00-9:00pm. The reception will include the awards ceremony, a silent auction, light hors d'oeuvres, a cocktail bar, and entertainment.
Tickets are almost sold out. If you require a ticket and were not able to purchase, please email sailor@glbthistory.org.
